Southwood Secondary School

School Board: Waterloo Region DSB · Cambridge · Public · English

EQAO Performance Overview (2023-2024)

6.1 Overall Score (2023-2024)
#528 Ontario Rank (2023-2024)
#15 / 17 Board Rank (2023-2024)
#8 / 8 City Rank (2023-2024)
700 Enrollment (2023-2024)
-0.5 ↓ 3-Year Change

EQAO Score History

School YearScore (out of 10)
2023-20246.1
2022-20236.9
2021-20226.6

School Information

Secondary School in Cambridge

Southwood Secondary School is a public secondary school in Cambridge, Ontario, operated by Waterloo Region DSB.

Families researching schools near Cambridge can use this profile to review EQAO scores, Ontario rank, local rank, board context, demographics, address and contact details.

Student Demographics (2023-2024)

Receiving Special Education Services
28%
First Language Not English
7%
New to Canada (Non-English Speaking)
1%
Living in Low-Income Households
6%
Parents Without Post-Secondary Education
4%

Source: Ontario Ministry of Education — School Information and Student Demographics (2023-2024)

Staff Salaries (2024 Sunshine List) — School Board: Waterloo Region DSB

The following salary data is for all employees earning $100,000+ at Waterloo Region DSB, the school board that operates Southwood Secondary School.

3,642 Employees Earning $100K+ (2024)
$129,705 Average Salary (2024)
$132,735 Median Salary (2024)

2024 Salary Breakdown by Role

RoleCountAvg Salary
Teachers3,157$128,203
Principals & Vice-Principals221$148,368
Management & Specialists150$132,727
Student Support Services39$116,921
Other Staff37$126,203
Administrative Support17$134,460
Senior Administration14$189,019
Technology5$108,288
Facilities & Maintenance2$122,499

Top 5 Earners at This School Board (2024)

NameTitle2024 Salary
Jeewan ChanickaDirector of Education$322,066
Robert MillerDirector of Education$248,877
William LemonAssociate Director$227,373
Nicholas LandrySuperintendent of Business Services$214,685
Carol-Lynn DeyExecutive Manager Human Resources$212,670

Source: Ontario Public Sector Salary Disclosure Act — 2024 Data. Includes employees earning $100,000 or more.

School Budget (2024-2025 Fiscal Year) — School Board: Waterloo Region DSB

Financial data from Waterloo Region DSB, the school board responsible for Southwood Secondary School.

$926.3M School Board Revenue (2024-2025)
$932.7M School Board Expenses (2024-2025)
$21,118 Per-Student Funding (2024-2025)

Estimated School Budget (2024-2025)

$14.8M Based on 700 students (1% of school board enrollment)

⚠️ Estimate calculated as school enrollment share × school board total expenses. Actual allocations may differ.

Source: Ontario Ministry of Education — School Board Financial Reports (Revised Estimates, Fiscal Year 2024-2025)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the EQAO score for Southwood Secondary School (2023-2024)?

Southwood Secondary School has an overall EQAO performance score of 6.1 out of 10 for the 2023-2024 school year, based on the OSSLT and Grade 9 math assessments.

What is the ranking of Southwood Secondary School in Ontario (2023-2024)?

Southwood Secondary School is ranked #528 out of 916 public secondary schools in Ontario for the 2023-2024 school year.

What is the address of Southwood Secondary School?

The address of Southwood Secondary School is 30 Southwood Dr, Cambridge, Ontario, N1S4K3.

What school board does Southwood Secondary School belong to?

Southwood Secondary School belongs to Waterloo Region DSB, its publicly funded school board, located in Cambridge, Ontario.

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